Maryland Leads In Fruit Growing in Historic Maryland
Maryland farms show strong fruit growing pride as State Horticultural Society meets at Pen Mar. The Baltimore News praises Maryland's high rank in quality and quantity of fruits, noting apples on Western Maryland slopes, peaches revived by scientists, and cherries among top orchard resources. The article cites Sisk Huyett Jacques Harrison and government experts Symons Waite, predicting million-dollar crop value this year.
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Caroline County
State Horticultural Society
Albert W. Sisk
Pen Mar
Baltimore News
Maryland
Armours
United States
Maryland Agricultural College
South
Sisk, Huyett
Jacques, Harrison
Symons
Waite
Editorial notes on war measures and public policy
The Wilmington Star argues President Wilson faces a hard fight from American opponents over military protection measures, but vows the reform will pass. It notes mail delivery shifts to autos began in 1908 with rural routes expanding, and discusses rising sumac prices, US gold reserves totaling over 2.0 billion dollars, Armour on waste profits, and growing auto traffic and Mexican tensions signaling possible war spillover.
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Wilson
United States
Wilmington Star
Congress
United States Post Office
Eastern Shore cooking memories fade with changing kitchens
Dr John S Fulton laments the loss of old Eastern Shore dishes in Maryland hotels and homes. He recalls crisp fried chicken, Sally Lunn, and crackling bread once common in Centreville Cambridge Salisbury Easton Chestertown Elkton. He notes thinner steaks, milk-rising bread, and diminishing black cooks, arguing heredity and tradition fade as old flavors vanish.
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Baltimore Sun
John S. Fulton
Fulton
Peninsula
Centreville
Cambridge
Salisbury
Easton
Chestertown
Elkton
Maryland
Sally Lunn
Understanding Tomato Pulp Use and Quality
A guide explains tomato pulp as a practical kitchen product for soup stock sauces and seasoning. It describes how pulp is made by removing skins and seeds with a cyclone, boiling to desired consistency, and packing in No 1 cans about 14 to 16 ounces net.
Men Too Fashion Slaves in Summer Heat
A short opinion argues that men in offices endure heavy clothing in heat while outdoor workers stay cooler. It contrasts starched collars and wool coats with lighter options like alpaca or linen and notes fashion pressures on businessmen. The piece jokes that styles may hinder comfort and productivity in 90 degree weather.
Certainty of Immortality Sermon at Concord Camp Meeting
Rev Dr Thomas O Crouse preached on the blessed hope of life beyond the grave to a large Concord congregation. He cited the Transfiguration as proof of immortality, discussed recognition in the afterlife, and urged obedience to Jesus Christ as the supreme authority. The sermon stressed life after death, personal identity, and hearing Him’s voice.
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Concord
Thomas O. Crouse
Denton
Tabernacle
Crouse
Matthew
Mark
Luke
Cesarea Philippi
Jesus
Peter
Christ
Simon Bar-jana
Mountain Solitares
James
John
Moses
Elijah
Jesus Christ
Bid for Blair Lee to curb legislative waste in Maryland
A letter from Preston Maryland argues Baltimore Sun pricing shows wasteful salaries for legislative aides across counties. It urges electing Blair Lee as governor to curb the “job snakes” and force reforms, citing 1914 pay figures for Caroline county officials and urging Democrats to nominate Lee in September.
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Preston
Baltimore Sun
Blair Lee
Annapolis
Maryland
Lee
Caroline
W. H. Deen
William F Pennington for Caroline County Legislature
A card from William F. Pennington seeks Democratic voters support in Caroline County. He notes 30 years of party work, no prior public office, and pledges to conserve public funds, ease tax burden, pursue strict economy, and cut non essential expenditures if elected.
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Caroline County
William F. Pennington
Blades Seeks Democratic Nomination for County Office in Pepislalares County
Caroline County residents hear Jehu T Blades announce candidacy for a county seat. He pledges to promote the county and state's best interests if nominated and elected, appealing to Democratic voters for support and loyalty.
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Caroline County
Jehu T. Blades
Jopp Seeks County Commissioner Nomination in Primaries
George L. Jopp of Hobbs Maryland, a longtime Caroline County Democrat voter for twenty eight years, thanks friends for helping secure his nomination for County Commissioner at the upcoming primaries, dated 8-7-1 Kav.
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Caroline County
George L. Jopp
Hobbs, MD
Auction terms for sale at Denton
The sale terms require cash on sums under ten dollars and a 12 month credit on larger amounts, with approved notes payable at Peoples National Bank of Denton. No property may be removed until terms are complied with. WM. H. LORD and LEONARD CovEY are auctioneer and attendant.
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Barney
Bess
Denton National Bank
Noward H. Porter F. P. Covey
Audt
J. I. Ellwanger
Peoples National Bank of
Denton
WM. H. Lord
Leonard Covey
For Sale Cottage Six Rooms And Outbuildings
For Sale a seven room cottage with pantry front and back porches fruit and shade trees stable and other outbuildings. Plenty room for garden and chickens. House practically new on Poplar Neck avenue west end of Preston Apply on premises W H Dorgan Preston Md.
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Poplar Neck Avenue
West End
Preston
W. H. Dorgan
Preston, Md
Saw Mill Wanted for Timberland Partnership in Seaford
A reader seeks to buy a saw mill with equipment to process cantaloupe carrier slats and box shocks or form a partnership. The proposer, Leroy C. Longfellow, owns about 800 acres of timberland and is seeking a miller or partner. Address listed in Seaford Delaware.
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Leroy C. Longfellow
Seaford
Del
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Mexico
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Ivewspa Perralthy
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Howard County
Ellicott City Times
Que
Ald Batie Ground
North Point
Loase
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Kaiser Wilhelm de Grass
Sitting Bull
Massachusetts Agricultural College
J. H. Nichols & CO
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Edless Bro Co
Ladies’ and Children’s Oxfords
Price
White Oxfords
Denton, MD
Kav
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C. T. Trazzare
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Nisi
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Alfred Anderson
Iva Anderson
Circuit Court
Equity
J. Kemp Stevens
True Co
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Pederalsburg
H. B. Messenger
Gray
Parker
Evan Morgan
Greenlee
X Roads
Harvey L. Alae
A. D
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Mt. Zion
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Olin Hummer
T. E. Heather
Railroad Avenue
Wellington Heather
F. Heather, Jr
W. Jacobs
T. H. Heather
Jas. Temple
D. T. Rickands
J. O. Davis
Seventh Street
H.C. Collison
J. Virgil Moore
Smithville Road
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New Holland
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Fairbanks
International
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